HHC Digestive Health Institute Grand Rounds Lecture - Current Controversies in High Risk Pancreas Cancer Screening

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM ET, Digestive Health Institute, 100 Pearl St, Launch Conference Room, Hartford, CT

Registration closes at 12:00pm on October 21, 2026

Dinner will begin at 5:00pm

Lecture will begin at 5:30pm

Current Controversies in High Risk Pancreas Cancer Screening: Pancreas Cysts, Genetics and GLP-1s This Grand Rounds-style Lecture will provide an evidence-based review of current approaches to pancreatic cancer risk assessment and surveillance in high-risk individuals. The presentation will examine family history and genetic indications for pancreatic cancer surveillance, current guidelines and areas of uncertainty in the management of pancreatic cysts, and evolving concepts in pancreatic cancer prevention. Particular attention will be given to emerging evidence surrounding GLP-1 therapies and pancreatic health, as well as unmet needs and areas of ongoing controversy in pancreatic cancer screening. Participants will gain an understanding of current recommendations, recognize areas where evidence remains limited or evolving, and apply risk-based considerations to the evaluation and management of patients at increased risk for pancreatic cancer.

1. Understand the family and genetic indications for high risk pancreas cancer surveillance
2. Understand the current guideline for pancreas cyst management
3. Understand evolving concepts in pancreas cancer prevention
4. Understand the unmet needs and current areas of controversy in pancreas cancer screening

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (1.00 hours), ABPMR Accredited CME (1.00 hours), ABPMR Self-Assessment (1.00 hours), ABS CC (1.00 hours), ABS CC SAM (1.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (1.00 hours), Bariatric Surgery and Obesity Medicine Education (1.00 hours), CDR CPEU (1.00 hours), IPCE Credit(s) (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (credits designated as AMA PRA Category 1) (1.00 hours)

In support of improving patient care, Hartford HealthCare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians: Hartford HealthCare designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

• ABIM MOC: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 Medical Knowledge credits in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

• ABPMR Continuous Certification: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn 1.00 credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABPMR credit.

• ABS Continuous Certification: Successful completion of this CME activity, which may include participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn 1.00 credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Nurses: This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours.

Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered: Completion of this RD/DTR profession-specific or IPCE activity awards CPEUs (One IPCE credit = One CPEU).  If the activity is dietetics-related but not targeted to RDs or DTRs, CPEUs may be claimed which are commensurate with participation in contact hours (One 60 minute hour = 1 CPEU).  RD's and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log.  Performance Indicator selection is at the learner's discretion. This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 CDR CPEUs. 

All Other Learners: All other learners will receive a Certificate of Participation for a maximum of 1.00 hours of education. Consult your professional licensing board regarding the applicability and acceptance of certificates of participation for educational activities certified at the AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ level from organizations accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 5 business days before the course will receive a full refund.  No refunds will be made for cancellations received after that date.  All refunds will be made in accordance with the procedures of the HHC Accounts Payable Department, and may take up to 60 days.  Please send cancellation requests to continuinged@hhchealth.org.

Hartford HealthCare reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Hartford HealthCare is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact [email protected].

Hartford HealthCare Continuing Education adheres to the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education's criteria, standards, and policies regarding industry support of continuing education, and the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. 

Any individual in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others is required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). 

HHC CE reviews and mitigates all financial relationships prior to commencement of the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Hartford HealthCare adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.  Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). 

All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.